How to say it in Cantonese
I won't be home for dinner tonight.
今晚我唔返嚟食飯。
gam1 maan5 ngo5 m4 faan1 lai4 sik6 faan6
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Meaning in English
Let your family know in advance that you will eat elsewhere.
When to use this phrase
今晚 means tonight. 唔返嚟食飯 says that you will not come back to have the meal.
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